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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Paris

Île-de-France · France

Admission and costs
Free market admission. Rides and museum tickets are separate.
Getting there
Métro 1 to Concorde or Tuileries · Métro 1 and RER A to La Défense
Time to allow
Allow around five hours for both areas, including breaks.
If it rains
See the Water Lilies indoors at the Orangerie. Ticketed and closed Tuesdays and 25 December.
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Salerno

Province of Salerno · Campania · Italy

Admission and costs
The municipal Luci d’Artista event is free, with installations across streets, squares and Villa Comunale. Parking, transport, purchases and museum visits are separate expenses; a pass is not required to walk among the light installations.
Getting there
Arrive at Salerno Centrale: Corso Vittorio Emanuele leads into the pedestrian centre, continuing towards Via Mercanti and the cathedral. Plan a linear route to Villa Comunale, then use the seafront and Piazza della Libertà for your return.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Museo Diocesano San Matteo at Largo Plebiscito 12 offers an indoor art alternative near the cathedral. Afternoon openings require booking; it closes on 25 December and 1 January, with admission independent of the lights.
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Dates for your diary!

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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life

The Singing Christmas Tree in Werdmühleplatz, Zurich, in an archive press photograph. This is not a performance from the 2026 edition.
TO DISCOVER

In Zurich the Christmas tree really sings. And you want to leave!

Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.

A nativity scene with the infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
TO DISCOVER

CHRISTMAS: THERE IS MORE THAN ONE STORY IN THE NATIVITY SCENE!

Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.

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